Our board oversees our strategy, governance and performance. They make sure we use our resources in a way that is effective, efficient and in the interests of our communities.
Our board meets each month and you can read their board meeting summaries.
Ms Renee Williams (Chair)
Ms Renee Williams
MPH, AssDeg BusAdmin (A&TSI studies), AdvDip CommSectMgmt, Cert IV IndigLeadership
Appointed: 1 April 2024
Current term: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028
Ms Renee Williams is a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman. She has cultural links to the Bindal and Juru people in North Queensland and maternal linkages to the Wakka Wakka people, along with Mer and Erub Islands in the Torres Strait.
Currently she is serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Torres Health Indigenous Corporation. In her role Renee spearheads initiatives aimed at fostering healthy lifestyles and providing vital educational resources to the vibrant community of Torres Strait Islands.
Renee brings over two decades of experience dedicated to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.
She is an experienced health executive with a focus on empowering communities across the health, research, and not-for-profit sectors.
Renee is Chair of Board, Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee and Chair of the Board Executive Committee.
Mr Jason Ramsamy (Deputy Chair)
Mr Jason Ramsamy
AAdvDipProcCtrt, DipProjMgmt, DipMgmt, DipGovt
Appointed: 8 February 2024
Current term: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
Mr Jason Ramsamy is a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man who grew up in Cairns.
He is the Director for the Traditional Use Marine Resources Agreements (TURMAs) with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in Cairns.
He has more than 20 years' experience in policy and program areas in Queensland, Northern Territory and Commonwealth government agencies.
Jason has worked to conserve, protect and manage country in the environment and social services sectors. He also has experience in procurement and contract management, and project management. He is a qualified boilermaker.
Jason is Deputy Chair of the Board, member of Board Executive Committee and the Finance and Performance Committee.
Ms Kirstyne Davis
Ms Kirstyne Davis
AdvDipBusMgmt (HRM)
Appointed: 8 February 2024
Current term: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
Ms Kirstyne Davis is a proud First Nations woman, of both Torres Strait and Aboriginal heritage. She grew up on the lands of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people (Cairns).
Kirstyne is the Chief Executive Officer of the Cape York Institute for Policy, Leadership, and Innovation.
She has more than 20 years' experience leading strategic community and business development projects in FNQ. She also has held senior executive positions across Cape York and the Torres Strait region.
She is passionate about improving the health, education and safety of First Nations communities.
She is a member of the Torres Strait Kaziw Meta Boarding College Management Committee, a Director of the Puuya Foundation, Lockhart River and the Girls from Oz Australia. These positions align with her passion for building capability in our youth and grass roots program and policy development.
Kirstyne is Chair of the Safety and Quality Committee and member of the Board Executive Committee.
Dr Gavin Cleland
Dr Gavin Cleland
MBBS, BSc(Med), DipEd, MPHTM, FRACP
Appointed: 1 October 2025
Current term: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
Dr Gavin Cleland is part of the Torres and Cape HHS Paediatric Outreach Service. Prior to that he was with the Kimberley Regional Paediatric Service.
Gavin has worked as a paediatrician in northern Australia for more than 10 years.
He is committed to improving health outcomes for children in remote areas. He believes this can be achieved through improved agency links and community engagement.
Gavin supported trainees as a member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Culturally Safe Supervision Working Group.
He has been the RACP representative for the 2025 Australian Guidelines for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Gavin is a member of our Board, the Safety and Quality Committee and the Board Executive Committee.
Mr Darren Thamm
Mr Darren Thamm
BCom, FCA(Aust), CIA, RCA
Appointed: 18 May 2021
Current term: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028
Mr Darren Thamm is a partner of Jessups NQ, a specialist auditing and assurance firm based in North Queensland.
He has more than 20 years of experience in commerce and public accounting across a wide number of industry sectors.
Darren is a fellow chartered accountant, a registered company auditor and a certified internal auditor.
He's acted as auditor for a wide range of clients across local government, indigenous organisations, charities and not for profit community organisations.
He's also presented training courses in accounting and audit for universities and professional accountancy bodies.
Darren is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Board Executive Committee.
Ms Karyn Watson
Ms Karyn Watson
GDipIndigHProm, DipATSIPrimH, DipBusGov
Appointed: 18 May 2021
Current term: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028
Ms Karyn Watson is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman who lives in Seisia, Northern Peninsula Area of Cape York.
She has extensive knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, specifically primary health care.
Karyn has a great passion for health and social wellbeing, and has been involved with delivering positive health outcomes for the region.
She's worked in the primary health care sector for the past 20 years, including 11 years in management positions.
She's enjoyed the challenges involved with the business, and tailoring services to meet the specific needs of the community.
Karyn is a member of our Board and the Audit and Risk Committee.
Dr Don Bowley OAM
Dr Don Bowley OAM
MBBS Sydney, DRANZCOG, ACCAM Monash, FRACGP, FACRRM
Appointed: 1 April 2026
Current term: 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2030
Dr Don Bowley is a rural and remote medical practitioner with nearly 30 years’ experience delivering emergency and primary health care across Queensland.
He's worked with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Broken Hill, Charleville and Mount Isa, supporting communities in some of Australia’s most remote locations.
Don was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012 for service to remote health and was named Queensland Australian of the Year Local Hero in 2011.
He has a strong understanding of rural healthcare delivery and is committed to improving health outcomes for remote and First Nations communities.
Don is a member of our Board, the Safety and Quality Committee and the Board Executive Committee.
Ms Yolonde Entsch
Ms Yolonde Entsch
Appointed: 1 April 2026
Current term: 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2030
Ms Yolonde Entsch is a governance and community health leader with experience in risk, compliance and organisational performance. She is General Manager – Governance, Quality and Compliance at Senior Helpers Australia.
She is the founding Chief Executive Officer of Wheels of Wellness Homeless Healthcare, where she led the development of a multidisciplinary service improving access to care for vulnerable communities.
Yolonde has worked extensively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and community-controlled organisations, supporting boards and building capability. She brings strong regional insight and a focus on community-led approaches to improving health outcomes.
Yolonde is a member of our Board and the Audit and Risk Committee.